Philippians 2 shares with us the challenge that “IF” we are believers in Jesus Christ, “THEN” we will reflect certain characteristics of Jesus Christ in our lives: Humbeness and Serving Others

“IF… THEN”
PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11
#IfThen
INTRODUCTION
This morning we will focus on two words in our passage that seem like insignificant words, but when you put them together make a very powerful statement and will make us think. The statement is a powerful statement because
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How the voice of God causes humble people to defeat the powerful enemies of the faith.

The Unconquered Baby
Rev. Sean Lester
December 14, 2003
Matthew 2:1-23
Introduction
A. There is cause for concern for those who follow the way of Jesus Christ because of the seemingly hostile turn our world has taken toward our faith. It has been reported that nativity scenes are
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To show what humble people are like in honoring the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM:
Are you humble?
No. GOD made me no one to influence someone.
II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:
Believers/unbelievers
III. OBJECTIVES:
To show what humble people are like in honoring the LORD JESUS CHRIST.
IV. TEXT:
2 Samuel 6:22 (Amplified Bible)
I will be still more
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Jesus does not like people who brag or think that they are better than other people. He said that in his coming kingdom those who think they are better than other people will be made humble, and those who are humble will be glorified.

Good morning boys and girls!
Have any of you ever been bullied, teased or made fun of? It isn’t very much fun, is it? Believe me, I know the feeling because when I was your age I was bullied, made fun of and teased. Why do you think some people act like that?
Have you heard anyone brag
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The passage reveals what God will do for those who take refuge in Him. God promises to revive, lead, heal & encourage His humbled people by doing for them what they cannot do for themselves. He enables us to be the righteous people He has called us to be.

ISAIAH 57: 14-21
PROMISED BLESSING
Here the Lord promises forgiveness and reviving and so much more to His humbled, repentant people. This section many be an elaboration upon the promise in the last part of verse 13. "But he who takes
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Many people have had their lives changed by encountering Jesus Christ, the rich, the poor, the famous, the unknown, the proud, the humble, people like you and me. For over two thousand years, the teaching and truth of His words continue to influence and c

Who is “The Word”?
How can the personality and life of Jesus Christ help us to know the Eternal God?
Many people have had their lives changed by encountering Jesus Christ, the rich, the poor, the famous, the unknown, the proud, the humble, people like you and me. For over two
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The journey of faith is not necessarily a walk of holiness, but rather a walk of humility.

Luke 18:9-14 “A Humble Walk”
INTRODUCTION
Christians have a saying among ourselves, “Please be patient, God isn’t through with me, yet.” This saying is talking about the Holy Spirit’s ongoing process of shaping us into the image of God, or as
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Luke 14:7-35 (ESV)
Introduction
A. One of the delights of pastoring this church is the fact that few of us are considered to have come from the best part of society. Indeed, most of us at time belonged to the very worst segments of society. Yet, God chose to save us and to pour out His
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A simple Christmas Day sermon around the theme of humility. A little shorter than normal and I tried to be jargon free.

Introduction—humility. Someone once said, “Swallow your pride occasionally, it’s non-fattening”. I wish on a day like today that fruit cake, chocolate and pavlova were non-fattening. One of my favourite humility sayings is, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, its thinking of yourself
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If you want a happy new year, demonstrate humility in mercy, purity, making peace, and in accepting persecution. Be humble if you want to be happy.

Orla Shup, of Albion, Pennsylvania, was babysitting her pastor’s 3-year-old daughter, playing their favorite game together, Go Fish. One evening, after winning several rounds, the little girl kept bragging about how good she was. Jokingly, Orla Shup said to her, “I'm going to have to
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We all have difficulties in life. I would go so far as to say that some of them look insurmountable and impassable. They take the form of a giant of an issue. And there are times when we feel defeated before even getting to the battle. And those who we re

Facing Our Giants
1 Samuel 17:38-47
Introduction: We all have difficulties in life. I would go so far as to say that some of them look insurmountable and impassable. They take the form of a giant of an issue. And there are times when we feel defeated before even getting to the battle. And those
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Simon Says
(Acts 8:9-25)
1. Listen to this true story: "My father began teaching business classes at the local prison through a community college. On his first night of class, he started a chapter on banking. During the course of his lecture, the subject of ATMs came up, and he mentioned that,
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Humble yourself, call your brother or sister and make the relationship right.

God loves humility! And when you think about it we love being around humble people versus prideful people. Prideful people cause distance in the relationships but humble people are very engaging. Let’s look at what humble means.
Humble – Showing awareness of ones shortcomings, not proud,
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